We, as well as fish themselves, recognize fish from symmetric and recognizable patterns. Some predators mask this fish “bauplan” symmetry by have many irregularities in their skin and shape. Many scorpionfish and most notably the different stonefishes are very irregular and asymmetric in their shape. The purpose of the asymmetry Read more about Why do we find stonefish and scorpionfish so ugly?
In general, the numbers of individuals of different species are limited. To a degree, this is very obvious, as no species can ever grow to unlimited numbers, which if not kept in check by something, all species could. The actual regulatory mechanism is often thought to be either by competition Read more about Why are there so many species of scorpion fish in Lembeh?
Just to begin with: Unfortunately today we could not manage to find another Hairy Octopus – so the record stays on four individuals on four consecutive days. Nevertheless we did manage to find something else instead: On our second morning dive we stumbled over this beautiful Rhinopias sitting in a Read more about New Resident in Lembeh